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Nutrition Counseling

According to the U.S. Surgeon General's Report on Nutrition and Health, eight of the ten leading causes of death, including Coronary Heart Disease, stroke, some types of cancer, and Diabetes Mellitus are related to diet.

Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is a cost effective way of treating and controlling many preventable diseases and medical conditions. It involves the assessment of a person's nutritional status followed by the development of appropriate nutritional therapy.

A registered dietitian (RD) can provide you with Medical Nutrition Therapy for a variety of disease states and medical conditions while you are in the hospital or on an outpatient basis.

Upon speaking with an RD, you will learn about nutritional issues, including (but not limited to):

• Cardiovascular Disease
• High Cholesterol
• Hypertension
• Type 1, Type 2, and Gestational Diabetes
• Glucose Intolerance 
• Obesity/Weight Management
• Gastrointestinal Disorders 
• Malabsorptive Conditions 
• Renal Disease  
• Liver Disease 
• Pulmonary Disease  
• Cancer
• Pancreatitis
• Food Allergies and Intolerances
• Meal Planning
• Recipe Modification

Private Nutritional Counseling

Private nutritional counseling services are available by appointment. Your session will take place in a quiet, confidential and comfortable atmosphere where you will have your questions and concerns addressed by a qualified dietitian.

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Ask the Expert

• What are the health benefits of eating olive oil? Registered Dietitian Deborah Richter responds.
• What foods should I eat during my pregnancy? Registered Dietitian Deborah Richter responds.
• Is it possible to take too many vitamins and supplements? Registered Dietitian Deborah Richter responds.
• What are some bagged lunches that are both healthy and filling? Registered Dietitian Amy Julicher responds.
• How much coffee is too much? Registered Dietitian Deborah Richter responds.
• How can I reduce bloating? Registered Dietitian Deborah Richter responds.
• Do vegetarians get enough protein in their diets? Registered Dietitian Deborah Richter responds.
• Are there any health concerns or side effects in drinking diet soda? Regjstered Dietitian Jennifer Turesky responds. 
• If I've reached my goal weight, how can I maintain my weight loss? Registered Dietitian Jennifer Turesky responds. 

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Insurance Coverage

Many medical insurance plans provide coverage for outpatient nutrition services.

Prior to scheduling your appointment, please check with your health insurance plan to determine if you are fully covered or if prior approval is required.

Appointments / Becoming a Patient

For more information about individual counseling and making an appointment, please click on the hospital at which you would like to receive counseling:

• Kenmore Mercy Hospital (Kenmore)
• Mercy Hospital (Buffalo)
• Sisters of Charity Hospital (Buffalo)
• Sisters of Charity Hospital, St. Joseph Campus (Cheektowaga)